Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Akron is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,133. Residents earn $74,360 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Akron receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Akron offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Akron is $74,360, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Akron is $250,400, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Akron is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 76 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 890 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Akron experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.7% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,360 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,891 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,153 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,509 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,605 |
| County GDP | $39,951M |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Healthcare | 1,279 |
| Retail | 1,900 |
| Manufacturing | 1,012 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.53% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $250,400 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $336,820 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,106 |
| 5% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,335 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.53% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.9% |
| Premature Death | 6,922/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Total Violent | 76.3/100K |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 25.4/100K |
| Assault | 50.9/100K |
| Total Property | 889.9/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 127.1/100K |
| Theft | 737.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 25.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,360/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1578°N, 76.2034°W |
| County FIPS | 42071 |
Winner: Republican by 16 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3,360/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,279 |
| Restaurants | 1,139 |
| Retail Stores | 1,900 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |